Isola Marea

Isola Marea is a luxury Sicilian travel design and cultural experience brand founded by Josephine Ingoglia-Sparacia. Created for travelers drawn to Sicily, particularly those with family roots on the island, it frames travel as a personal return rather than a conventional tour. Josephine lives in western Sicily and brings her family ties, local knowledge, and long-standing relationships to each experience.

The brand offers private hosted days, heritage and ancestral journeys, village searches, archive visits, and opportunities to explore the land connected to a family’s history. Guests can also experience life on a five-generation olive farm in Partanna, including its agricultural traditions. For groups, retreats, incentive travel, and travel professionals, Isola Marea provides destination management and trip logistics. Its services extend to custom travel planning across Italy and the Mediterranean through Fora Travel, with access to preferred-partner benefits at participating hotels. Members can also access a weekly curated calendar of Sicilian festivals and local events. Each journey is tailored through personal consultation, with Josephine providing hands-on guidance and concierge support.